PC Tools - About Us

PC Tools™ is a global leader in innovative software products designed to protect the privacy and security of Windows® and Macintosh computer users. PC Tools publishes software and provides technical resources for securing, protecting and maintaining the Windows® and Macintosh operating systems.

Our Mission

Our mission is to encourage safe, secure and stable personal computing through the development and delivery of world class software applications that are backed up by exceptional customer service.

Company Overview

PC Tools™ has offices located in Australia, China, USA, UK, Ireland and Ukraine. PC Tools was originally founded as part of the WinGuides Network in 1998, before being rebranded as PC Tools in 2004. PC Tools is powered by a dedicated team of professionals from a variety of diverse, yet complementary disciplines in order to develop, publish and support leading security and system software for the Microsoft® Windows® and Macintosh operating systems.

We are a fast growing company with dedicated R&D Teams helping us to remain competitive leaders in the products we release. We run a specialized Malware research center devoted to identifying new malware definitions and threats, so our customers can easily obtain updates to help prevent new computer infections.

Our products and services are used by millions of people, with registered customers in over 180 countries. Our products are actively used by individual users, small businesses, non-profit and community organizations, educational institutions, government agencies, right through to a number of the world's leading Fortune 500 companies.

Global Presence

PC Tools™ products are available throughout the world, in multiple languages, together with 24/7 customer support.

Employees

PC Tools employs over 250 people in Australia, China, USA, UK, Ireland and Ukraine.

Our Products

Using PC Tools™ products, you can be reassured of superior malware protection, safer Internet browsing and emailing, greater privacy and improved system performance.

• Spyware Doctor with AntiVirus

  Award-winning spyware and virus protection to secure your PC against privacy, tracking and virus threats.

• Registry Mechanic

  Award-winning registry cleaner to fix Windows® errors and optimize PC performance.

• Spyware Doctor

  Award-winning spyware protection to secure your PC against privacy and tracking threats.

• PC Tools Internet Security

  All-in-one protection that keeps your PC and your identity secure against continuously evolving online threats.

• PC Tools AntiVirus

  Powerful protection against malicious virus infections.

• PC Tools Firewall Plus

  Free personal firewall for Windows® that protects your computer from network intruders.

• ThreatFire

  Powerful free behavioral protection against zero-day malware.

• Desktop Maestro

  All-in-one application that integrates registry cleaning, system monitoring and privacy cleaning.

• Privacy Guardian

  Powerful privacy software to erase online Internet tracks and program activity.

• File Recover

  Recovers files instantly from hard drives, floppy drives and other types of fixed media.

• Spam Monitor

  Easy to use anti-spam filter to protect your Inbox against unsolicited junk email.

• PC Tools Security for Netbooks

  Comprehensive, yet lightweight and cost effective anti-malware solution created specifically for netbooks to protect you from online threats.

• PC Tools Disk Suite

  All-in-one hard drive suite with disk optimization, defrag, repair and backup tools.

• iAntiVirus for Mac OS X

  Powerful free protection for your Mac against spyware, adware, Trojans and viruses.

Affiliates and Partners

PC Tools has established partnerships with some of the world's leading media and technology companies. New prospective partners are encouraged to contact us to discuss potential opportunities with PC Tools.

Retail

PC Tools has expanded its distribution reach by making Spyware Doctor available through leading retailers across North America, including:

Awards and Recommendations

PC Tools' products continue to win awards and gain recommendations from respected reviewers around the globe. Awards bestowed include Editor's Choice from PC Magazine, 5-stars from CNET Download.com, 5-cows from Tucows, PC Pro Labs Winner, PC Authority Labs Winner, PC Plus Editor's Choice award and many more.

Media mentions include coverage in the Wall Street Journal and on CNN, as well as exposure in many other newspapers, magazines, television and radio.

For a list of some of the awards received by PC Tools please click here.